Since Astra, a Japanese manufacturer known for its innovative peelers, started introducing its peelers to international markets a few years ago, its KA-750PM pineapple peelers have rapidly gained popularity among businesses in over 60 countries. This week, the company began selling its newly developed pineapple peeler. read more

The apple harvest in the Aomori Prefecture, Japan was completed by the end of November, and the apple orchards are already covered in snow. According to Hideo Obori from Aomori Trading, the harvest conditions were not great but were better than last year. The Aomori Prefectural Government officially... read more

Jake Price, the County Extension Coordinator at the University of Georgia (UGA), recently presented results from a harvest on November 19th involving six Owari satsuma trees on X-639 rootstock as part of a pruning field trial. The trial aimed to compare the yield of three pruned trees, which produced 172, 239, and read more

KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) loses bid to tax transport of unprocessed agricultural produce. read more

As 2024 is coming to a close, in the lemon category, the Southern Hemisphere has long finished its season in September-October. "This year was marked by lower global production levels," says Alejandro Moralejo, CEO of Salix Fruits. "Both South Africa and Argentina faced challenges in production." read more

ALDI, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, a multinational reference in Organized Retail, is strengthening its presence in Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Veneto, and Piedmont with the opening of six new stores, ready to welcome customers. read more

Quality Horticulture has announced the expansion of its distribution platform into the United States. By adding a facility in Ontario, California to their existing distribution hubs in eastern and western Canada, Quality Horticulture brings over 25 years of experience to the market. read more

Według analityków z EastFruit, Turkmenistan, w większym stopniu, oraz Uzbekistan, w mniejszym stopniu, borykają się z znaczącymi trudnościami w sprzedaży warzyw szklarniowych. Obecnie największym problemem jest segment pomidorów szklarniowych, chociaż zazwyczaj jest to szczyt sezonu dla tego produktu. read more

Christmas is the perfect opportunity to enrich culinary traditions with new inspirations, making the holiday table a true journey of flavors. Following the growing trend, Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, suggests... read more

India's diverse climate allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, making it one of the largest producers in the world. India is the second-largest producer of horticultural products, accounting for around 12% of global fruit and vegetable production with only about 17% of the land used for agriculture. read more

India: Hopcoms outlets in Karnataka on the verge of closure
Due to the increasing popularity of online platforms and private vendors offering fruits and vegetables sourced directly from farmers at competitive prices, the outlets of Horticultural Producers' Cooperative, which is owned by the Karnataka government, are facing the possibility of shutting down. read more

In winter, the LLombart range includes the Rosé Orange, also known as California Rojo or Red Navel. This extraordinary citrus fruit, grown in Spain and South Africa, is said to delight with its unique aroma and characteristic coloring, caused by the phytochemical lycopene. read more

Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. (FCO) held its 58th Annual General Meeting and Winter Event at the Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conference Centre on November 27, 2024. "We're happy to report that our strategy of delivering a strong speaker lineup has been successful, resulting in 95 read more

After learning that the Port Authority is processing an authorization with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for the import of Egyptian potatoes through the Port of Alicante, read more

Mimo że francuski rynek bananów był bardzo dynamiczny w tym roku, czarna zgnilizna, największa zmora dla producentów bananów, stopniowo zyskuje przewagę. Pierre Monteux, dyrektor zarządzający UGPBAN, przygląda się roku 2024 oraz krótko- i średnioterminowej perspektywie sektora bananów we Francji. read more

Meet Revolution, the newest addition to the market from De Ruiter East Africa. "Revolution is a vibrant red rose that exudes energy, passion, and excitement. Its length, bud size, and especially its distinctive color and shape make it stand out," the breeder explains. Revolution has an acceptable. read more

Susan Day, the vice president of international marketing for the California Table Grape Commission and a 25-year veteran in promoting table grape exports, is retiring at the end of December. Kathleen Nave, the commission president, expressed gratitude on behalf of the industry Susan has served. read more

New Zealand-based Prevar and Canada-based Okanagan Specialty Foods (OSF) have announced a new research and development partnership. This collaboration will concentrate on advancing breeding technologies for apples and pears to meet the changing requirements of growers, consumers, and the environment worldwide. read more

Dümmen Orange has moved its cut flower carnation trial fields from Shizuoka Prefecture to Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's major carnation production regions. The trial materials used in Japan are sourced from Dümmen Orange's breeding facilities in Spain. read more

For the first time, the exotic and fragrant Lilium flower has been successfully cultivated in Bagerhat, drawing immense interest from flower enthusiasts and the general public. Every day, people from various corners, including school and college students, visit the picturesque flower field. read more